Is the term 'gay' as 'stupid' really that offensive?

[ConcernedParent]

Originally Posted by Blackfyre

I dont see how this could be diffucult to understand. Whenever someone uses the term gay to describe something, it is always in the negative. Thus implying that gayness/homosexuality is negative/bad. So of course it has the ability to offend. This is just common sense.

. Is there anything else more needed to be said?

 

[CouttsClient]

Originally Posted by MiddleClassDude

Because I know who I work with and there aren't any gay people I currently work with. Out in the world, I don't say it. It 'slips' around people who also say it and none of them are gay.
This is somewhat ignorant. You don't KNOW who is and who isn't gay around you. Even people who don't tell you just might be. Even people who also say it can be gay but trying to fit in. It's not difficult to understand.

It's simple. If you think it's a bad habit just work on not doing it. Otherwise, carry on.

 

[WorkingClassDude]

Originally Posted by CouttsClient

Yes.

You really think people who speak spanish should find a new word for black? Better tell the world this. =)

 

[CouttsClient]

Originally Posted by MiddleClassDude

You really think people who speak spanish should find a new word for black? Better tell the world this. =)
No, I think someone who is a native english speaker and tries to justify calling a black person a negro is kidding themselves. But again...do whatever works for you.

 

[WorkingClassDude]

Originally Posted by CouttsClient

No, I think someone who is a native english speaker and tries to justify calling a black person a negro is kidding themselves. But again...do whatever works for you.
Don't worry, I'm not. I was saying what WAS acceptable in reality at one time. I'm only talking to what society accepts at a time, not what I personally think is acceptable. Don't try to twist it on to me please. We all know society is fucked up in a lot of ways. But to not acknowledge the past is just as bad.

 

[Miles Gloriosus]

You're not less of a douche because other people aren't perfect, but you could be less of a douche if you stopped using epithets and even less of a douche than that if you'd stop getting offended when someone calls you out on it.

 

[WorkingClassDude]

Originally Posted by Miles Gloriosus

You're not less of a douche because other people aren't perfect, but you could be less of a douche if you stopped using epithets and even less of a douche than that if you'd stop getting offended when someone calls you out on it.
No one called out the other guy =( but fair enough.

 

[CouttsClient]

Well this was fun

 

[Miles Gloriosus]

Originally Posted by MiddleClassDude

No one called out the other guy =( but fair enough.

Do you like calling out to other guys? Do you want to talk about it?

 

[WorkingClassDude]

Whats to talk about? That you equate calling someone out to calling out to someone? =)

 

[Miles Gloriosus]

Originally Posted by MiddleClassDude

Whats to talk about?

How tall are you? What color are your eyes? Are you a top or bottom?

 

[CouttsClient]

Originally Posted by Miles Gloriosus

How tall are you? What color are your eyes? Are you a top or bottom?
All very good points

 

[WorkingClassDude]

Originally Posted by CouttsClient

All very good points
I conquer (I tried to find a screenshot from the Simpsons to accompany this, but couldn't find it)

 

[Miles Gloriosus]

Originally Posted by MiddleClassDude

I conquer

I saw and came.

 

[RedLantern]

Originally Posted by CouttsClient

I'm probably not all that offended by it but I am offended that people will use it knowing full well that linking the word gay with something negative makes it more difficult for people going through the coming out process.
When I hear it I just assume the person saying it is a nitwit.

Yup, if we could just stop people from saying "gay" in a casual sense, coming out would be a picnic. It's not the half the country truly hating you for something that is beyond your control, it's the insensitive language that makes the process so arduous.